The Art of
Lasting Beauty™
Originator of Foundation Rhinoplasty
In The Media
Specialties
Rhinoplasty
Septoplasty
Face Lift
Eyelid Rejuvenation
Eyebrow Lifts
Midface Lifts
Facial Contouring
Chin Remodeling
JUVÉDERM™
Restylane®
BOTOX®
Facial Resurfacing
Laser hair removal
Facial Reconstruction
Trauma Surgery

Pre Chemical Peel Or Laser Treatment

Before your procedure:

Avoid sun exposure, sun-tanning, and self-tanning creams for at least 4 weeks.

Use spf 15 (or greater) sun block daily for 4 weeks.

Do not take Accutane (isoretinoin) for at least 6 months prior to the procedure.

Discontinue usage of all products containing Retin-A at 2 weeks prior to procedure.

If you have a history of herpes labialis (cold sore), let the office know. You will require pre-treatment with an antiviral medication.

If you have problems with dark discoloration (hyperpigmentation) or have darker base-line skin tone, you may require pre-treatment with a bleaching agent such as hydroquinone.

Skin should be kept clean on the day of the procedure: Do not apply make up or creams to the skin.

Wear loose fitting clothing or shirts that fasten in the front to your procedure.

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